The Great The Honorable Nana Yosef Ben-Jochannan: The African Origin of Civilization – Debunking Eur

African Origin of Civilization, Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, Ancient Egypt, Eurocentric History, African Contributions, Black History, Nubia, Imhotep, African-American Identity, Cultural Heritage, African Innovations, Pre-Colonial Africa, African Religious Influence, Black Intellectuals, Historical Revisionism

**Video Description:**
Join Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, renowned scholar and Egyptologist, in this groundbreaking lecture, *"The African Origin of Civilization."* In this powerful presentation, Dr. Ben-Jochannan dismantles Eurocentric narratives, revealing Africa’s foundational role in shaping global civilization. Explore ancient African contributions to religion, science, medicine, and ethics, including the origins of monotheism, the 42 Admonitions of Ma’at (precursor to the Ten Commandments), and innovations by figures like Imhotep. Learn how Greek and Roman civilizations borrowed heavily from African knowledge, and confront the erasure of African history in modern education. Dr. Ben-Jochannan also addresses cultural identity, self-determination, and the importance of reclaiming African heritage. A must-watch for historians, educators, and anyone seeking truth beyond colonial narratives.

**Timestamps:**
0:00 – Introduction: Challenging Eurocentric Education
12:45 – African Contributions to Religion & Morals (Osiris, Aton, Ma’at)
25:30 – African Innovations: Calendar, Medicine, Architecture
38:15 – Cultural Identity & Self-Perception in the African Diaspora
52:00 – Q&A: Reparations, Unity, and Reclaiming History
1:08:20 – Closing Remarks: The Power of Knowing Your Heritage

**Hashtags:**
#africanhistory #blackhistory #drbenjochannan #ancientegypt #eurocentricmyths #africancivilization #blackintellectuals #culturalheritage #nubia #historicaltruth